Title :
Off-grid electricity for developing countries
Author_Institution :
Intermediate Technol., Bourton on Dunsmore, UK
fDate :
1/21/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Access to electricity is a key element in determining quality of life. In this paper, the author describes some of the approaches to supplying electricity to poor rural communities beyond the reach of a conventional electricity grid connection
Keywords :
bioenergy conversion; hydroelectric power stations; photovoltaic power systems; solar cell arrays; wind power plants; biofuels; developing countries; domestic PV power systems; electricity grid connection; microhydroelectric power; off-grid electricity supply; quality of life; rural communities; wing energy conversion;
Journal_Title :
IEE Review
DOI :
10.1049/ir:19990104
